Event Brief
Trump criticizes UK's Starmer over Diego Garcia lease
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Summary: Trump warns that the US may need Diego Garcia for actions against Iran.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Criticism of UK's Starmer regarding Diego Garcia lease
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM ET
WHERE: Diego Garcia
WHY: Potential US military action against Iran
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